Corinth

District ·🇬🇷 Greece

Population 52,818

Area 599 km²

Time zone Europe/Athens

Official website www.korinthos.gr

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Corinth Essentials

This selection explores the historical evolution of the Corinthia and Argolis regions, spanning from the Bronze Age power of Mycenae to the classical importance of Ancient Corinth. Key sites include the UNESCO-listed citadel of Mycenae with its Lion Gate and royal tholos tombs, the monolithic fortress of Acrocorinth, and the Roman-era Agora. The list also features the 19th-century Corinth Canal, a 6.4-kilometer engineering feat connecting the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

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Ancient Ruins of Argolis & Corinthia

Explore the cradle of the Mycenaean civilization and the strategic commercial hub of Ancient Corinth. This collection features the UNESCO-listed citadel of Mycenae, home to the 13th-century BC Lion Gate and royal tholos tombs like that of Clytemnestra. Nearby, the monolithic rock of Acrocorinth rises 575 meters, preserving layers of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine fortifications. The list also includes the ruins of Ancient Corinth, known for its Archaic Temple of Apollo, and the medieval Kastro Agionori, which guarded the mountain passes between the Argolic and Corinthian plains.

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Historical Sites in Corinthia

This collection features prominent historical landmarks across Corinthia, ranging from the Bronze Age treasures of the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae to the medieval ruins of the Castle of Mount Escouve. Visitors can explore ancient Greek and Roman artifacts at the Museum of Ancient Corinth, learn about regional heritage at the Folklore Museum, or attend performances at the Municipal Theater and the open-air Theater Solygeia. These sites illustrate the region's evolution from a powerful city-state to a medieval stronghold.

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Religious Sites

This collection features significant Greek Orthodox sites across the Corinthia region, ranging from the modern Cathedral of Saint Paul to secluded Byzantine monasteries. These sites highlight the area's ecclesiastical history, including locations associated with Saint Paul’s ministry and monastic complexes like Agia Triada and Taxiarchon. The architecture varies from traditional cross-in-square designs to contemporary ecclesiastical structures, reflecting centuries of spiritual tradition in the Peloponnese.

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